Cochran’s Ski Club

Cochran’s Ski Club is dedicated to providing alpine race training opportunities to children ages 6 and up in a family oriented environment. Club kids should demonstrate an outward interest in ski racing and have at least advanced beginner ski skills. In addition to training and competition, the club engages in a variety of related social activities that can be enjoyed by the whole family. We encourage every child to participate in some races, regardless of their ski racing ability. We strive to give club kids a sense of accomplishment through improvement in their skiing skills in the context of ski racing. In reaching these objectives we never overlook the fact that the purpose of ski racing or of any competitive sport is to have fun! 

Our mission: Cochran’s Ski Club provides families with a supportive community dedicated to the affordable pursuit of alpine ski racing and a lifelong love of skiing.

Our philosophy is described in The Cochran Way. 

Cochran’s Ski & Ride Sale will take place November 2-3, 2024 at Camel’s Hump Middle School in Richmond. The sale was a huge success last year! Thank you for the Club families, vendors, consignors, Camel’s Hump Middle School and our huge supportive community.

Program Fees and Rates

Cochran's Ski and Ride Sale

  • Registration for Cochran’s Ski Club 24-25 season is OPEN. 
  • Follow this link, https://cochranskiclub.regfox.com/cochrans-ski-club-2024-25-registration to register your athlete(s), sign waivers, provide contact information and submit payment online through our secure site. If you have any questions, please contact Amanda Edson, membership coordinator at hello@cochranskiclub.com.
  •  Membership Fees 2024-25 Cochran’s Ski Club has financial assistance available please email hello@cochranskiclub.com for the application.
  • New to Alpine Racing? Rookie page coming soon! For now, please review our Ski Club Primer and email us for more information.
  • All Club Dryland Training Schedule 2024 Cochran’s Ski Club Dryland Training is open to all ages and begins September 29, 2024. Come join us even if you have not registered for ski club.
  • On Snow Training Schedule coming soon
  • Race Schedule coming soon
  • Coaches will determine race schedule with U16-U21 athletes.
  • Financial assistance is available.  For older racers (U12-U14-U16-U18-U21 athletes), we have a Member Financial Assistance Program, please fill out this Financial Assistance Form  and email to hello@cochranskiclub.com  Applications will be awarded on a rolling basis while funds are available. For any family, Cochran’s Ski Area will waive your pass fee, please see the “please waive my pass fee” on the registration link.
  • Additional financial assistance and scholarship opportunities are available from VARA
  • U16-U18 Program Description
  • Ski Club Primer: Volunteering at races and other events is at the heart of Ski Club engagement.  There are lots of opportunities to help with the races!
  • Cochran’s Ski Club follows Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies of USS&S.  Click here for the MAAPP.

Cochran’s Ski Club accepts tax-deductible donations to our Financial Assistance Program, or General Fund.  Donations can be sent via check to Cochran’s Ski Club, PO Box 104, Richmond, VT  05477, via Cochranskiclub.square.site. Cochran’s Ski Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  Your donations are tax-deductible.  Thank you.

NEWS:

Program Director, Andrew Wagner                                                                                                                                                                                                           Andrew joins Cochran’s Ski Club this season with an extensive ski racing and coaching background. He grew up in Michigan skiing at a small neighborhood ski area.  He then went on to race at Middlebury College where he was 5x All American.  Andrew now lives in Jericho with his wife and two boys.  He is passionate about continuing the Cochrans Ski Club mission and is very excited to join us this year as our director and head U14 coach.

Interested in Coaching with Cochran’s Ski Club? We are always interested in meeting coaches to complement our existing staff.  If you have racing and/or coaching experience and have the interest and enthusiasm you think we’re looking for, please contact Program Director Andrew Wagner at andrew@cochranskiclub.com

Equipment Tips: VARA created a guide to help with Alpine Race equipment selection: VARA Equipment Sizing and Tips 2019.  And check this too: Helmet shopping tips.  If you need help with equipment – finding it or paying for it – please contact our Program Director, Andrew Wagner.

 

RACING AT COCHRAN’S:

Email hello@cochranskiclub.com with any questions.